The Handshake with Jule Schnakenberg @The Hague Humanity Hub

Join us for a special edition of The Handshake, our interactive event series connecting aspiring changemakers with experienced professionals in the peace & justice and “for good” sectors. This edition is presented in partnership with PLNT, as part of the programme “Ready to Explore: Green and Just Futures”. A limited number of seats have been opened up for the public—register soon to secure your spot!

We are thrilled to welcome Jule Schnakenberg, Chief Executive Officer at World’s Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ), to share her personal and professional journey.

Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or considering a career shift, this is your opportunity to:

• Hear Jule’s inspiring story of environmental advocacy, equitable climate justice, and WYCJ’s role in the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change
• Explore careers in climate advocacy, environmental NGOs, and international legal activism
• Ask your burning questions in an open Q&A
• Connect with like-minded peers and professionals

Meet Jule

Jule Schnakenberg is a young climate lawyer, advocate for climate justice and the director of World’s Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ). She is 26 years old and co-built the youth movement for an International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion together with friends from around the world. WYCJ is a global, youth-led movement of thousands of campaigners in over 50 countries, working to transform international law into a tool for climate justice.

Jule started her journey in youth empowerment and climate justice with an ecosystem restoration organization at the age of 11, which led to her accumulated impatience for radical and systematic change. Originally from Germany, Jule is mindful of her historical responsibility which informs her work and motivates persistence. She holds an LLB from the University of Aberdeen, an LLM from Leiden University and almost a MSc from Oxford University in International Human Rights Law.

Practical information:

When: Monday, November 3rd | 17:30-19:30

Where: The Hague Humanity Hub

Costs: Free of charge

What is The Handshake?

A career inspiration series spotlighting leading voices in the peace & justice ecosystem. Through honest conversations and personal stories, The Handshake offers an inside look at real career journeys, beyond titles and job descriptions.

Participants can engage directly, asking their pressing questions about career journeys, field developments, and the key skills needed for future professionals. For those who find the peace and justice sector daunting or do not know where to begin, these conversations provide practical insights and help set realistic expectations for entering the field.

Read about previous editions of The Handshake here.

Please Note

Photography and video recording will take place during the event. By attending, you consent to being included in marketing materials for The Hague Humanity Hub and its partners. You can withdraw your consent by emailing talent@humanityhub.net and specifying the event in question (as well as by providing details to help us identify you).

We look forward to welcoming you!